Red Bird of Paradise cenizo Desert Ruellia: an upright purple-flowering

Desert Ruellia: an upright purple-flowering shrublet behind the lantana for layered height

Prune after bloom to avoid cutting off next year's flower buds

It tolerates partial shade but produces its best blue-grey coloring and most compact form in full sun exposures

Texas Sage brings year-round beauty

With a dense

Red Bird of Paradise cenizo Desert Ruellia: an upright purple-floweringPhoenix's Most Vibrant Desert Shrub Red Bird of Paradise Red Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) is Phoenix's most spectacular low water flowering shrub. With fiery orange red blooms and graceful, fern like foliage, it delivers tropical drama with true desert toughness. Fast growing to 610 feet, it thrives on neglect once established no babying needed. Whether you're creating a bold accent in Scottsdale, a hummingbird garden in Chandler, a pool